This course delves into the history of Al-Andalus, from the Islamic conquest of Iberia in 711 CE to the expulsion of the Moriscos in 1609. Students will explore its political, cultural, and intellectual contributions to the Islamic world and Europe, while reflecting on lessons of resilience and coexistence. Through primary sources and expert-led sessions, you will gain insights into one of history’s most remarkable civilisations and its enduring legacy.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the socio-political and religious dynamics of the Iberian Peninsula before and after the Islamic conquest.
- Explore the rise, achievements, and decline of Islamic rule in Al-Andalus.
- Examine interfaith interactions among Muslims, Christians, and Jews, focusing on coexistence and conflict.
- Reflect on the Moriscos’ resilience and their contributions despite persecution.
- Connect Al-Andalus’ history to modern issues of identity, geopolitics, and cultural resilience.
- Develop a timeline of significant events and identify key figures in Al-Andalus.
- Analyse the successes and challenges of governance in a pluralistic society.
- Recognise Al-Andalus’ contributions to modern science, art, and philosophy.
- Understand its impact on European Renaissance thought and colonial expansion.
- Derive lessons from its history to address contemporary questions of coexistence and resilience.
Course Content
Lesson 2 : Lessons
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Session 3 - The Roots of Al-Andalus
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Session 4 - The Conquest and Early Islamic Rule
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Session 5 - Abd al-Rahman I and the Foundations
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Session 6 - Abd al-Rahman I and the Foundations
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Session 7 - Abd al-Rahman III and the Caliphate
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Session 8 - The Taifa Kingdoms, Almoravids, and Almohads
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Session 9 - The Taifa Kingdoms, Almoravids, and Almohads
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Session 10 - The Fall of Granada and the Legacy of the Moriscos
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Session 11 - The Fall of Granada and the Legacy of the Moriscos
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Session 12 - Legacies and Lessons
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Session 13 - Legacies and Lessons
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Session 14 - Legacies and Lessons
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Session 15 - Legacies and Lessons
- Session 3 - The Roots of Al-Andalus
- Session 4 - The Conquest and Early Islamic Rule
- Session 5 - Abd al-Rahman I and the Foundations
- Session 6 - Abd al-Rahman I and the Foundations
- Session 7 - Abd al-Rahman III and the Caliphate
- Session 8 - The Taifa Kingdoms, Almoravids, and Almohads
- Session 9 - The Taifa Kingdoms, Almoravids, and Almohads
- Session 10 - The Fall of Granada and the Legacy of the Moriscos
- Session 11 - The Fall of Granada and the Legacy of the Moriscos
- Session 12 - Legacies and Lessons
- Session 13 - Legacies and Lessons
- Session 14 - Legacies and Lessons
- Session 15 - Legacies and Lessons
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